What if Mary had a blog?

What if Mary had a blog, or was connected through one of the social networks, or, even better, twittered? What would she be saying over the next few days? What would she link to or repost? What would her status be? Here are some of the recent status updates from some friends of mine. Any of the spelling errors are theirs!

• I can not make cookies and talk on the phone. Did I put the egg in?

• Instant karmas gonna get ya'.

• wonders how much longer this Christmas tree will remain bare???

• My whole purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others!

• To all you Auburnites, congratulations. It was an impressive victory and I believe you will be able to handle the Ducks, sorry Bruno. Just be proud that you have the best team money can buy. Go SEC.

The last one is my brother-in-law, a devout Georgia fan!

But, what would Mary’s status be? ”On the way to Bethlehem!” “Why didn’t we fly?” “This donkey ride sure keeps this kid active!” Who knows? You see, the internet didn’t exist back then, no cell phones, no Instant Messaging. If she kept a journal of any kind we have not even a whisper of it.
The one insight the Scriptures give us is contained in Luke 2:19, But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. So, she did wonder about them.

The last nine months had been a blur. There was the announcement of the angel that she would bear a child. She knew that would create a scandal. She and Joseph weren’t even married yet. People would surely talk.

Of course there was the whole idea of telling Joseph. That had been one of the hardest things she had ever done. The fact that he stayed by her endeared him to her all the more.

And just now, a group of shepherds had left, marveling at the things they had seen and heard earlier that night. They claimed a whole company of angels had come to tell them about this little child’s birth.

It was more excitement than anyone from Nazareth had ever thought of before. The whole idea of her giving birth to this person that the angel had described amazed her. Certainly he was going to do great things. But right now, this great person needed to be changed and wanted to be fed. The thoughts of greatness would have to be treasured away and pondered later.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.